How do (would) you react when someone hassles you during a run?

I would ignore them.

You sound a little paranoid or angry or both.

Middle finger. I have chased cars previously in bad instances

Just start sprinting towards them. Assert dominance.

Just runnin wrote:

How do you deal with this kind of crap?

Move to my neck o the woods. Runners are actually respected here.

Three middle-aged ladies with small dogs on long leashes wouldn’t let me past on a narrow path. I ran right at them and they wouldn't let me past, and they started to shout, so I threw some right crosses, cold-knocked them out, 'cause these boys on the run are always hard; you come walkin' that trash we'll pull your card, knowin' nothin' in life, but to be legit; don't quote me, boy, 'cause I ain't said sh!t.

I have problems with dog encounters. My solution is to yell and fight back. Idgaf if their owner is standing there. No leash no mercy mfer.

Last week a couple took their dog on the track without a leash. It chased me during my workout and I cussed it out. Scared the dog real good. Owners too.

I deal with it by running in the early morning or other off-peak times when the chances of these kinds of run ins are substantially lower.

Breakfast In Bed wrote:

I deal with it by running in the early morning or other off-peak times when the chances of these kinds of run ins are substantially lower.

Same. I've been called enough derogatory things by running in the middle of the day on weekends or around 5pm to know that all of my runs need to be in the morning or on less traveled routes.

Oddly enough, the remarks never come from females or even youngsters, only men in their late 20's, 30's, or even 50's who are probably dealing with some sort of personal/identity crisis.

Beat The Clock wrote:

Breakfast In Bed wrote:

I deal with it by running in the early morning or other off-peak times when the chances of these kinds of run ins are substantially lower.

Same. I've been called enough derogatory things by running in the middle of the day on weekends or around 5pm to know that all of my runs need to be in the morning or on less traveled routes.

Oddly enough, the remarks never come from females or even youngsters, only men in their late 20's, 30's, or even 50's who are probably dealing with some sort of personal/identity crisis.

I think it helps to know that this is a common problem and nothing personal. Finding quieter routes and quieter times is the best way to avoid it. Ignoring it / speeding up until you get past also helps. Dogs can be a real pain, especially professional dog walkers who have about 6 different dogs and can't control them. If you have trouble with dogs, you've got to be assertive and shout at them, so they understand you are top dog.